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These Horses Fly First Class
They too get jet lag. So the British equestrian team has found a way to make their flights more pleasant.
“Marginal gains” allowed the British to dominate competitive cycling. They are now seeking similar advantages in other sports.
Steve Parsons/PATechnology traditionally seen inside fighter jets is being used to ensure British equestrian teams can transport horses to competitions in comfort.
BAE Systems has adapted the sensor technologies used by fighter pilots to manage cockpit conditions and air quality, normally found in Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.